(BPRW) New USW Leaders Prepare to Take Office

(Black PR Wire) Pittsburgh – A historic new slate of officers will take over leadership of the United Steelworkers (USW) in March following the union’s regular four-year nomination and election process that took place this fall.

Roxanne Brown, currently serving as USW international vice president at large, will be sworn in March 1, 2026, as the union’s next international president. Brown replaces David McCall, who did not seek reelection, having served as USW international president since September 2023.

“Roxanne has devoted her life’s work to advancing the interests of working families, fighting for fair wages, affordable health care, dignified retirements and strong labor rights,” said McCall. “I can think of no one better qualified to lead our union as we navigate this unprecedented era of largely unchecked corporate greed.”

“I am beyond humbled and honored to serve as the USW’s next president,” said Brown. “I’m committed to the work ahead and pledge to live up to the trust our members have shown in me. Together, we will build an economy that works for all of us, a system that rewards workers rather than corporations, and a bright future for generations to come.”

Brown will be the USW’s tenth international president and the first woman to lead the union.

Also reelected to new four-year terms were Myles Sullivan as secretary-treasurer; Emil Ramirez as vice president (administration); Kevin Mapp as vice president (human affairs); Marty Warren as national director for Canada; and Luis Mendoza as vice president, as well as directors for each of the union’s twelve districts.

Amber Miller will take Brown’s role as international vice president at large. Miller for the past six years has directed the USW’s grassroots, nonpartisan Rapid Response network.

“I had the pleasure of working with Amber for a long time, watching her grow from a young activist serving as president of her local in northwest Ohio to an extremely capable leader who will be an essential part of moving our union forward,” said McCall. 

USW National Director for Canada Marty Warren congratulated the new and reelected officers, noting that the union’s long tradition of democracy is what has helped ensure its strong leadership.

“Our union is based on the principle that all workers, regardless of industry, gender, race or any other consideration, deserve a voice. It’s a simple idea and yet one that is constantly under attack. I’m proud to be a part of a union that lives this ideal every day, and I know that under our new leadership, we will continue empowering workers across North America to stand strong in their workplaces and their communities.”

The USW represents 850,000 workers employed in metals, mining, pulp and paper, rubber, chemicals, glass, auto supply and the energy-producing industries, along with a growing number of workers in health care, public sector, higher education, tech and service occupations.

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Source: United Steelworkers (USW)